California tobacco control branch
Toolkits and Manuals
Community Engagement Agreement Toolkit (PDF)
Developed by the California Health Collaborative, funded projects can use this Community Engagement Agreement (CEA) toolkit to create a direct CEA or CEA Program, which allow for opportunities to engage with local partners, establish new organizational relationships, and increase authentic community engagement. This toolkit describes the process of designing a CEA program and includes sample templates.
Communities of Excellence Needs Assessment Guide (PDF)
This is a manual for Local Lead Agencies to conduct the Communities of Excellence (CX) needs assessment. In addition to assessment instructions, it includes background information on the assessment, and how to engage community collaborators in the process.
This is a best practice guide for developing and implementing a flavored tobacco policy campaign. It was created for local health departments and community-based organizations. This guide was designed to be useful to people with varying levels of experience that work in diverse communities, ranging from rural to urban settings.
Provider Toolkit: Special Services for Special People
Kick It California and its training and technical assistance arm, the Center for Tobacco Cessation, are pleased to provide this free Toolkit. The Toolkit focuses on the importance of helping pregnant women and parents of young children stop smoking. The Toolkit contains a webinar recording and slide deck, and two patient fact sheets.